The Town Archives are a collection of both contemporaneous and historical public and private records. They reflect both the Town of Lincoln's cultural heritage and its civic history.                         Lincoln Town Hall In 2008, the Library and the Town Clerk’s Office’s entered into a formal agreement, integrating their collections and undertaking joint respon-sibility for the management of the Town Archives.                           Lincoln Public Library

Town Offices Basement

Records have historically been stored separately, with contemporaneous public records housed at Town Offices and the Library holding primarily private records and older public records.

Library Vault

Official and unofficial records, formats including: Historic Maps Manuscripts, ledgers, diaries Rag dolls hand illustrations Audio cassettes paperbacks Correspondence, index cards Photographs Municipal records Computer print-outs reel-to-reel tapes

The correct storage and upkeep of the Town Archives is crucial, especially concerning local, state, and regional contexts. Time marches on and history will continue, improper storage and negligent preservation techniques put important records at risk, leading to irreparable damage and and possible destruction of material.

With the advancements in technology these days records can be digitized to further enhance their storage, as well as many records are now solely digital - these types of records also require proper handling as certain digital formats may become obsolete very quickly if not kept up with.

Safe Place to store records Public Access Proper preservation & cataloging Collection & retention procedures Database creation & management User assistance and security Community Support!